The South Florida community came together over four weeks during February and March to collect footwear for the needy and homeless – more than 5,000 pairs! The shoes were donated to Camillus House, found- ed by brothers from the Catholic Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God. The charitable organization serves over 34,000 people each year through more than 40 programs and services, according to its website. Its downtown Miami...

Easter Brunch Punch - A non-alcoholic drink Created by Bruce Lawrence General Manager Shula’s 2 Steak & Sports Miami Lakes This is a refreshing punch that can be enjoyed by everyone this Easter holiday. In a 48 ounce pitcher, add 16 ounces of fresh orange juice, 12 ounces of pineapple juice, 2 ounces of cherry syrup or Grenadine and stir. Add ice and a few slices of orange or your favorite fruit. Top with a splash...

This season we celebrate spring and the Easter holiday. Serve your family
and friends vibrant greens packed with fiber and flavor, sweet and sour carrots and lamb chops. It’s a menu which is easy to prepare, healthy for you and delicious, too! Warm Spring Vegetables Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 large zucchini sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1 lemon, juiced
1⁄2 pound asparagus, washed and trimmed
1 cup frozen...

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, reflection and prayer for Muslims, begins April 12 and lasts until May 12. The daily fasts begin at dawn and are broken at sunset with meals shared with family and friends. The religion teaches that at this time of year, Muhammad received revelations which became the Quran, the Muslim holy book, according to History.com. During Ramadan, bad behavior and intimate activities are to be put aside,...

Alice is a 12-year-old Maltese-Shih Tzu mix. She lives with the Castaneda family – Becky and Carlos and their daughter Valerie, 18, – in the Lake Martha neighborhood in Miami Lakes. “Alice enjoys sitting on the couch, taking naps, and occasional visits to Tavernier Key,” Becky Castaneda said. Alice also likes to nosh.
“Her favorite snacks are cheese, scrambled eggs and bacon,” Castaneda...